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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,791.11, 142,146.97 and 38,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,791.11, 142,146.97 and 38,593 is: 57,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,791.11 : 142,146.97 = 38,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,791.11/142,146.97 = 38,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,791.11x = 142,146.97 × 38,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,791.11x = 5,485,878,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,878,013.21/94,791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,873.34

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